The New Odd Couple: Jimmy Rollins and Philadelphia.

Jimmy Rollins should be looking for Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett L. Brown right about now. Unfortunately, those are the names of fictional characters from the movie "Back to the Future". That's too bad. Mr. Rollins could really use a time machine right now. I guess he'll just have to live with his comments, comments that have the City of Brotherly Love showing Jimmy Rollins no love.

Last week, while on the Best Damn Sports Show Period, the reigning National League MVP said the following about the Phillies faithful: "They're front-runners. When you're doing good, they're on your side. When you're doing bad, they're completely against you." Uh-oh. Those words set off an alarm amongst the Philadelphia fan base, and the boo-birds were after Rollins last night in a 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Making matters worse, Rollins later attempted to clarify his comments and make nice with the fans, but his halfway sincere apology came off as a backhanded compliment. Ultimately, Jimmy Rollins never expressed any regret over what he said. So, one major question remains: What was he thinking?

Here's the deal: Jimmy Rollins is an extremely smart man who has made a dumb mistake. Even if Rollins' statements are accurate (I do not believe they are), it is never an astute idea to publicly slap your fans in the face, especially in a heated pennant race. The Phillies have been steadily losing ground to the Mets over the course of the last week, and Rollins' criticisms of his fans can only cause more harm. In order to win back the hearts of the people he insulted, Jimmy Rollins will have to go on a tear and help carry Philadelphia to the playoffs, which he is very capable of doing. Shall Philly miss the postseason, Jimmy Rollins might never hear the end of it.

Mental lapses are nothing new in the world of athletics. We see them all the time, and most of the time, they can be quickly forgotten. This mental lapse from Mr. Rollins, though, smells different. As if there wasn't enough pressure on the Phillies already, Rollins' shoulders must now carry a heavier burden. It's win or go home for the Philadelphia Phillies. For Jimmy Rollins, it could mean win or find a new home.